| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $244.85 | 4.244% | $255.2414 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.73 | 8.370% | $23.5488 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.99 | 9.636% | $101.9505 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.74 | 4.199% | $156.0276 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.36 | 6.330% | $204.5364 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.46 | 3.232% | $188.3571 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.29 | 13.568% | $149.1034 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.42 | $1,078.7652 | $1,078.77 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.70 | |